The Market
Survey finds three in ten deals fall out of bed
A survey of 2,000 homebuyers has delivered some interesting findings on fall-throughs.
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Currency ‘advantage’ creates prime opportunity for foreign investors
Brexit-fuelled currency fluctuations have given international investors an opportunity to make a "significant profit" by selling off their prime resi assets in the UK, according to new research.
‘A leap forward for the industry’: Countrywide hits the online button
Just days after the big news about Savills and YOPA, it's Countrywide's turn to make a splash in the (now fairly crowded) online sales arena.
Mayor Khan pursues ‘more control’ over office-to-resi conversions
New figures from City Hall show that since 2013, around 1.5 million square metres of office space could have already been converted into residential units in London using permitted development rights.
Treasury coffers boosted by ATED hike
A 50% jump has been recorded in tax revenues from resi properties owned by offshore companies, after the government ramped up the annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED).
Average prices reach record levels in London as rest of England & Wales languishes
A delve into the latest batch of Land Registry data has thrown up some interesting stats, including average prices breaching the £600k mark in Greater London.
‘Chance to create one of London’s finest homes’ up for sale at £24m
A mighty interesting instruction has just hit the books in St John's Wood, billed as "an opportunity to purchase and create one of the finest homes in London".
Why wouldn’t you buy now?
The fact that more people aren’t testing the market with offers at the moment is astounding, says Ed Mead...
Leasehold extensions may have just got a lot more expensive
The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) recently published its decision on leasehold valuations, and it's causing some alarm for many leaseholders.
New property bond to target SW London fixer-uppers
A new five-year property bond is gearing up to launch, promising investors chunky annual interest via fixer-upper projects in the Wimbledon area.
The Brexit Effect: PCL demand slumps despite tumbling asking prices
Annual property price growth in prime central London has slowed to its lowest rate since October 2009, says Knight Frank, trundling up just 0.
Market Forces: An ‘S’ joins the three ‘D’s
It used to be the case that divorce was one of the three main drivers of the property market, says Linda Jeffcoat, but a significant number of properties are coming onto the market as a result of separations…